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Manual handling in the health services.

Title Manual handling in the health services.
Author HSC, Health Services Advisory Committee
Publisher HSE Books
Date of Publication 1998
Length 64 pages
ISBN 0717612481
Price Exc. VAT £9.75
VAT Rate 0%
Product Type Hard Copy
Format Paper
Edition 2nd ed.
Notes supersedes, 'Guidance on manual handling of loads in the health services.' ISBN 0717604306, previously published with ISBN 0118863541
Abstract Provides guidance which is intended to help everybody who plays a part ensuring that risks from manual handling are minimised. Contents:Who should use this guidance? The extent of the problem; The value of safer manual handling; The law; Health and safety management; Risk assessment; Reducing risks; Training; Special situations; Monitoring; Health surveillance and rehabilitation for staff; References; Appendices.
Keywords Guidance; Health Services; Working environment; Individual capability; Equipment; Hospitals; Health centres; Ambulance personnel; Blood transfusion services; Maternity units; Ergonomics; Lifting; Lowering; Pushing; Pulling; Carrying; Patient handling.


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